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National Republican., 1887-03-08
We Caution All Apninst Them

The unprecedented success and merit of Ely's
Cream Balm-a real cure for catarrh, hay fever
and cold in head-has induced many adven-
lurers 70 place catarrh medicines bearing some
upon the market In order TO trade upon the
reI Iutation Of Ely Cream Balm. Don't be de-
ceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm. Many
est commendation of 1t. A particle Is applied
into each nostril; no pain; agreeable to use.
Price 80 cents.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Geo, Aueustus saIa I'm the Tron,o.

George Augustus sala, the vel. known English
writer, on his last Australian trip wrote as fol-
lowsto The London Daily Telegraph; ~ especially
have apleasant remembrance OF the ships doc
tor-a very experienced maritime medico in-
deed, who tended me most kindly during a
horrible spell of bronchitis and spasmodic
asthma, provoked by the sea fog which had
swooped down on us Just after we left San
Francisco But the DOCTORS prescriptions and
the increasing warmth of the temperature as
we neaTed the Tropics, and in particular, a
couple of Allcock's Porous Pasters clapped
on-one on the chest and another between the
shoulder blGdes-soon set me right"
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Its Delionnv of EInynr

And the efficacy Of its action have rendered
the famous liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs
immensely popular. It cleanses and tones up
the ologged and ieyerlsh system, dispels head
aches colds, and fevers, cures Habitual Con.
igg on weak or inactive condition of the Kid
neys, Liver aud Bowels. For sale In 50 cent and
81 bottles by all leading druggists. Manutac,
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
San Francisco, Cal.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Stamped Goods.

A hundred and one useful things made
Of linen, monte cloth, &C., stamp. d in
various designs, TO be outlined with red
marking cotton.
lS-You have4 cents worth Of labor
climbing the stairs, 30 we offer our I7c
fringed and stamped Linen splashers for
National Republican., 1887-03-08

The following marriage licenses have been
issued : John W. Pugsley, of Baltimore Nd.
and Martha E. yiands. of Charleston, W. Va;
John Boole and Eliza johnson, George ]. HoiT-
mann, IT,, and Mary Il. Roach, Wm, #. Boyce
ard Margaret X. Peacock both of Fairfax
county, Va; Arthur Ridgeley and Henrietta
Ice. Morris CaYAlha and Jane DOnglass
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Corsets.
stairs. Upstairs you will find

lar p prices: "U. P.," SP. " d." i. aR.p r pVGg' a.
Tbomson's (all styles, DIR. Warmers
(all styles), Ferris's Bros, DIR. Blacks
"Health," French Woven (ail styles).
Ess-To induce you upstairs we offer
Sateen Corsets, in all colors, at 75c each.
They cost us $3.50 dozen.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Relief TO Taxnnyers

Mr.. John +. Cook, the collector of District
taxes, in regard to the bill relieving taxpayers
from penalties for delinquent taxes. has this to
say: "The law says wn cannot charge more
than the amount prescribed, aud we can only
the commissioners In this matter Is to receive
the money as 1t is paid in. The amount of gem
eral taxes subject TO the provisions of that act
is in the gross about $40 000 After the elimi-
nation of the properties-really exempt, but
nevertheless carried into the arrears balance
account, such as taxes on church property,
asylums, District and United States property
there will be net balance Of about S50o.O0O
subject to the benefits of this enactment. The
District has heretofore, or In the past ten years.
realized an average of about $50, 900 per year In
these penaltiesalone, which really would enurc
to the benefit of the taxpayer If he were
prompt IN the payment of his taxes"
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National Republican., 1887-03-08
Cotton Wear.

Tbs department, as now situated, on the
secoi floor, is conceded to be the largest
in the United States. Need we say our
assortment is completes The only thing
we HI We not 10 trash.
S M1~Will this tempt you upstairsP CSC
Cambria Gowns for SIC, and warranted
hand-made; French Chemises, with solid
yoke Of handmade embroidery for SOC.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
THE HARMONY SOCIETY.
Decision as to the Division of Prop
erty Held in Common.

erty beId In common.
In the Supreme Court of the United
States yesterday Justice Gray delivered
the opinion of the court In the case Of the
executor :of Elias Speidel, deceased,
against the trustees OF the Harmony Society,
OF Beaver county, Pennsylvania. This was
suit brought by former member of the
Harmony community to recover what he
claimed as his individual share in the COM
munity's property. The appellant main
tained his suit upon the ground that the
members of the society are equitable ten
ants In common of the property held In
trust, and that the trust is unlawful be-
cause founded in fraud and against public
policy, and should therefore be dissolved.
The court, without considering the ques-
tions raised as to the nature of the commu-
nifty and OF the trust, decided that inasmuch
as Speidel withdrew from the community
In 1881 and never returned to 1t he is not
now entitled to relief. II he ever had any
rights he could not assert them after such
delay. The decree of the circuit court was
affirmed.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Cloaks.

Ladies', Misses, and Children's Walking
Jackets, Raglans, and Newmarkets, OF
English tweeds, melton cloth, and broad.
cloth. Checks, stripes, and plain colors,
such as fawns, drabs, states, tans, browns,
&C., $3.49 to $50.
Beaded Visites-Undoubted the finest
assortment ever exhibited In Washington
National Republican., 1887-03-08
The Claim OF Col. John 8. NIosb,

Judge W. Willoughby, attorney for Col. John
s.Mosby, late consul 10 Hong Kong, has en-
tered suit in the court of claims to recover
$4,000 on account Of unofficial fees which
Col. Mosby claims that the money belongs TO
him, and was paid for services rendered pri.
vate parties. A similar dlaim was made by
Gen. Badeau, and decision obtained In his
favor.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

The committee of citizens appointed by the
property holders last week at the corner OF
Third and streets northwest, called on the
District commissioners yesterday morning.
Mr. ID. A. Driscoll acted as chairman, and pre-
sented the memorial signed by nearly five
hundred citizens asking for certain necessary
time. The commissioners did not intimate what
action they intended to take, but II is reasona-
BILE to suppose that the requests OF the citizens
committee will be complied with to a consid-
cradle extent.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Not Satisfied win ,he Tast

Col. Wright RIves, in letter to the com
missioDers, objects to the test made of the
traffic upon the county roads, as he thinks
that of the Bladensburg road was unjust
and unfair on account of the impossible
condition of the same.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Illness of Mr.. Joseph II. Bradley.

Joseph II. Bradley, the Oldest member OF
the District bar, and highly respected
citizen of this community, is lying danger
ously III at his home, No. 1917 Twenty
ninth street, Georgetown. His condition
was somewhat improved yesterday, but not
sufficient TO give much encouragement,
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Fine Diamonds 10 he Sold,

pairs Of fine blue.white solitaire diamond car.
rings, also with some 100 or more elaborate
diamond lace pins, we will sell the same at
prices that will tempt speculative purchasers
X. Harris Co., i32 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

ANGcsTuRA BITTEIS were prepared by DR.. =
G. B. Scgert for his private use. Their rep.
utation is such to day that they have become
generally known as the best appetizing tonic.
druggist for the genuine article, manufactured
by DR.. J. G. u. Siegert 4 Sons.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
GOOD SHOW TO HANG.
Four Times Convicted of Murder an
Granted Three New Trials.

Four Times Convicted of Murder and
Granted Three New Trials.
A decision was rendered yesterday in the
Supreme Court OF the United States in
the case of Frederick Hope, indicted
in the district court of the third judicial
district OF Utah, in December, 1880, for the
murder Of John f. Turner ON the Sd OF the
preceding July. He has been four times
convicted in that court upon this iudict-
ment Of murder In the first degree, and the
judgment of death pronounced against him
was three times reversed by this court. The
case came up the fourth time on q writ Of
error, involving certain technicalitles re-
lating to the rulings of the lower court,
admission of evidence, the instructions to
the jury, and the reference during the ar
gument by the district attorney to previous
trials of the case. The Judgment of the
lower court is now affirmed, Justice Field
delivering the opinion of the court.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
JET-JET-JET.
$3.50 EACH.

A medium sized piece of
silk and a few yards of rib
bon, elaborately decorated
with beads and jetted trim
mings, a couple of jet orna-
ments, and you have the
Spring Wrap. You pay for
the style and work. Beauti-
full work it is. We beat the
French at half the price.
$ra. 50, SIS, ST. $40, $2a,
$a5, $2z $50, SIS, and $50
each.
Second ioer; take eleyator)
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Marrlnpn Iicannaa.

MoSoGRAMs and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. Keryand. 1912 PennsyI-
Vania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Rubber Goods.

I'll Ladies' and Girls Gossamers are up
stairs. The Mems and Boys Rubber Coats
dowr stairs In the Gents Furnishing De.
partment.
lss~ Worth your while to visit stairs
to day. We offer you the Ladies' 81 10 Sil.
yer Gray Gossamers, with hoods, ( ,r Csc,
and Misses $1.25 Mother Hubbard Silver
Gray Gossamers for $1.10; sizes to 16 years
National Republican., 1887-03-08
UNHEARD-0F BARGAINS
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

Call and see 70 r
yourself. You will find
It will pay you to secure
these bargains for next
winters wear if you do
not need them now. Be-
low we quote prices of
a few:
White Merino shirts, sizes 90 to 4s in. White
Mcrino Drawers sizes 30 to AZ in. Former
price, 81; reduced to 75c each.
White Wool Shirts sizes IS to 40 In. White
Wool Drawers, sizes 80 to a.. Former price,
$50; reduced to sl.lS each.
Colored Merino Shirts (American Hos Coz,
sizes IS to Al. job lot. Good value at $3.50;
now offered at sl.25 each.
Striped Camel's Hair shirts, sizes sc, 3S, and
30 in. Striped Camers Hair Drawers, sizes 80,
81 and "a in NatuTai Samers gamers daes aa,p shtS Wa;,
Drawers, sizes 81 and SO in. Former prices,
s2.25 and s25e; reduced to sl.75 each.
Fine Scotch Wool Drawers, sizes 32 to- 40 In
Former prices, s2.25 to 49, reduced, all sizes
to sl.S0 per pair
Scarlet Cashmere Shirts, sizes 80 to Al. Scar
let Cashmere Drawers, sizes 80, "a, 3S, AZ. For
mer prlce, 81; reduced to sl.65 each.
Fine Scarlet Cashmere Shirts american
Hosiery Co.'s best, sizes SO, SS, 40, az. Former
prices, 50 to sc; reduced, all Sizes to 50 each.
English (Bism'k) Colored Merino Shirts,
sizes SS. 10, a., a, 46. English (Bsm'k) Colored
Mciino Trousers, sizes 80, 81, aud AZ. Former
prices, $40 TO So; reduced. all sizes, TO W each.
English g Brown Colored Merino Shirts,
sizes q, rs, 42, A, 46. English % Brown Col
ored Merino Drawers, sizes 30, 80, 81, 80, Al.
Formerprices, 6. so to si25; reduced. all sizes,
TO S'.T5 each.
Holroyd's Ribbed White and Scarlet Wool
Shirts, sizes SO to AZ in. Holroyd's Ribbed
White aud Scarlet Wool Drawers, sizes ~ to 3S
in. Former prices $40 TO s5.S5; reduced, all
sizes, to $3.50 each.
Colored Balbriggan Shirts, sizes 81 to Al. Col.
orcd Balbriggan Drawers, sizes 81 36, and 3S.
This line Is suitable for spring wear Colors
are French blue and Bismarck. Former price,
Sl.5O; reduced to 81.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
UPSTAIRS BARGAINS !.
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The elevator will not be completed
ond floor accessible by stairway adjoining
ment Reduced prices may you very
staire. Upstairs you will
National Republican., 1887-03-08

SENATORS and congressman can be sup
piled with copies Of the illustrated Foreign
and Consular edition by the thousand.
Send In your list of names.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

ELLA WFsNER and all the new faces at Ker-
mans made hits yesterday,
National Republican., 1887-03-08

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY portraits OF the
leading men of the world In the illustrated
Foreign and Consular edition.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

A seventy-fve cent Cor
set for soc. Nothing more
nor less. The sale of them
Saturday, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather, was
good. Yesterday it was bet
ter. If to-day equals both
combined the lot will be very
perceptibly decreased. We
only secured 100 dozen.
A 7sc Corset for soc.
A single sale of over
twenty dollars worth of
Hamburgs is quite a "card"
for this stock. The special
sale is in full blast. The
largest stock, finest variety,
and best values yet offered
by us.
$3.50 JACKET OFFERING.
This morning we shall
place on a center counter,
second floor, an elegant line
of light and medium weight
Jackets, made from Stock
inette, Cheviots, and Diago-
mails, in black and brown;
also, a lot of Fancy Checked
Spring Jackets, with silk
lined hoods. There is not a
jacket among the lot which
is not worth from IS to Sc.
We offer you your choice to-
day at
$3.50 EACH.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

WE have tried DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in our
family and can assert that II Is the best rem.
edy tor cough or cold ever introduced. Price
70 cents,
National Republican., 1887-03-08

DON'T take If deaier offers you bot
tle.of Salvation Oil without labels or wrappers.
insist upon getting perfect, unbroken package.
National Republican., 1887-03-08

We allow two cents for every stair you
climb. SO we offer S5.9s English Walking
Jackets for S..
National Republican., 1887-03-08
No Trial for a Month,

80 per gallon, 70 cents quart bottle. No. l
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money,
at McGees, Ninth street. near d.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
r. II. TAYLOR,
933 Pennsylvania Avenue.
lOVELTIES In SPRING TEXTURES.
sEAToN PERRY.
(SucCEssoE TO PERRY & BRoTHER).

INVITES AN INSPECTION OF HIS COM.
PIETE STOCK OF SUMMER DRESS FA-
BRlCS, COMPRISING ALL THE LATEST
NOVELTIES IN SILK, WOOL, LINEN AND
COTTON TEXTURES.
ECRU RAW SILK CHEVIOTS.
NEW PLAIN AND PRINTED INDIA SILKS,
IN CHOICE COLORINGS. AT 81 PER YARD.
STRING SHADES IN FAILLE FRANCHISE
AND SURAH SILKS.
ESPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK GROS.
GRAIN AND sURAH SILKS AT 75c., 81,
Sl25, so, AND 81.
NEW BLACK ARMURE SILKS AT $3.50
"LATEsT NOVELTIES" IN PARIS COMB.
NATION SUITS, RANGING FROM $40 TO
NEW NiI%WSi ENGLISH AND SCOTCH sUITINGs.
NEW CAMEL'S HAIRS, CHUDDAS, AND
TRICOTS AT LOWEST PRICES.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF WHITE AND
CREAM ALL-W0OL DRESS FABRICS. EN-
BKACING DENTELI.E LANES, ETA
MINES, CANVAS CLOTH, ALBATR055,
SERGES. YACHT AND TENNIS CLOTHS.
NOVELTIES IN BRITISH AND FRENCH
NEW PRINTED L BATIsTEs IN CHOICE DE-
SIGNS AT l2l5C A YARD.
IMMENSE STOCK OF FINEST FRENCH
sATTEENs AND ANDERsoN's SCOTCH
HoVELTiEs Il I:; IN EMBROIDERED ROBES.
Explain FIGURES AND CORRECT
PRICES.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Improvements Wanted,

LITHoGRAPH check books made to order
Handsome designs. Keryand, 1912 Pennsylva
mia avenue.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Service OF Song.

Cough mixtures containing oplates are dam
gerous. Red Star Cough Cure Is safe.
National Republican., 1887-03-08
Lodge Meetings Tonight.

BIG house welcomed the Ideals at Kel
mans yesterday. Ladies' matinee to-day
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CROP REPORT.
The Seasonable Rains Have Greatly neh-
Gifted the Western Crops.

CHICAGO, April "a.
The recent rains have considerably I'M
proved the condition of crops IN Kansas
Missouri; Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana
and particularly has improved the outlook 1'a
for winter wheat, while in Iowa, Nebraska
Minnesota and Dakota, the seeding OF spring
wheat had proceeded under generally favora-
blv conditiuns in consequence of the season
able rains The average condition however T
of winter wheat, except IN missouri Is v... 1an
inc generally below that Of last year. very
few counties of Ohio report the prospec, OF
an average crop. In Indiana the general av- '
ersge of condition range higher anu general Iy
run from s5 to 80 per cent OF average; IN
Illinois the general averages OF the ota'e
ranges from 65 to 95 per cent.
The rains throughout nearly an OF hansa' ~,
have relieved the serious drought and is IN I'M
nroving the outlook for winter wheat. me
average OF condition falls somewhat oeloI
that Of last year. Reports from Iowa ana ,a
Minnesota indicate full average sown 70 70
.nr;nv wheat. and an increase OF average IN
Nebraska and Dakota
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OPINION OF THE GLOBE
In Regard to Lord Salisbury's PROPOSE
ten for the Settlement OF the FISHERY
Question.

TORONTO. April rs.
The Globe today, referring to Lord SANS
bprv's proposition for the settlement OF the
Ssberv question says: "Lord Salisbury pro-
noses an abiect surrender to the Washington
Government. Not surrender of ANYTHING
belonging to the English or Great Britain
bnt the surrender of much valuable property
belonging to the Britons OF Canada ana 'ne e
surrender of every main contention upheid
by the Canadian people. We pointed out 'he
ont the other day that the issue between
canada and the United States was such that
one or the other must yield absolutely, unless
a general settlement. evading that issue
oonId he arrived at. One has been reached.
II consists in giving everything to the United
States and disgracing and dishonoring the
neonle of this country as they could never be
fi;sgraced and dshonored by manfully de-
tanding their rights even to the point OF war.
The offer of the Tory premier is cowardiy'
dasnicable, and treacherous to Canada. ano'
shopld it be ratified by the Dominion Parila-
ment. il will never again be possible to as
sart the right to exclude American hshermeu
from our inshore waters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-25
STILL FLOODED.
One.Third OF the Area OF Montreal Under
Water-People Fleeing from Their
Homes.
MONTREAL. April a3

MONTREAL, April %.
There was no abatement of the flood in the
city today, and the distress and hunger of the
poorer classes, who are confined to the upper
flats of their houses, were being relieved by
the distribution of necessaries by committee
of the corporation. About one-third OF the
area of the city is inundated, and more than
10000 employees thrown out of employment
bv the water extinguishing the furnaces of
the factories 1t is feared by civil engineers
of experience that the worst has not arrived.
The ice s blocked at Portneuf and the
river is rapidly rising. The streets are flood
ed and families in the lower portion OF the
town are joining their friends on higher lots
MONTREAL, April "a.
The water in the river has been fuctuafing
all day and tonight has the upper tendency:
The channel between St. Helena Island ana
the south shore is clear Of ice. The Ice Is
piled very high between Lonzuevl and
Boucherville islands, and from an elevated
nositjon this evening tho ice appeared to be
moving in the neighborhood of lie eros bols'
some miles down the river Two funerals
took place in boats today in Grlfhnstown, ana
the civil relief committee of aldermen nave
been kept busy all day distributing reliei'
The distress among some of the poor 1a"l'
lies in the submerged district is very great
II is feared that more lake ice Will come
down tonight and further blockade Will TAKE
Mace
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GARDINER.

War on dogs has commenced. A police
officer shot one Saturday morning and FRI
day night ten were poisoned and we're found
the following morning in different places dead
and dying. Four of them weae owned by
J. F. Woodcock, Al Trafton, John Walsh
and Mr.. Douglass. 1t was wholesale
slaughter and among those poisoned were
several valuable dogs
Ed Dill has bought the Eldridge residence
and lot on Chestnut street
Young ellison was arrested one day last
week by City Marshal Morton for drunken
ness. He was tried and found guilty and
was allowed twenty four hours by the judge
to obtain the money to pay his fine, 81 and
Costs Daring that time he managed to forge
his fathers signature to an order and got a
pair of boots from F. W. Cox He then re-
turned to his fathers house and stole wal
let containing $50, which belonged to his
parent After that he left town and has not
been heard from since.
F. b. Torrey, Esq, of Bath was in town
Saturday.
Fred Strout was brought home on the 10. Is
train Saturday with his foot split open. The
particulars of the accident, how II happened,
etc could not be ascertaiDed.
II. w. Jewett bought good looking four
year old colt last week.
Veterinary Surgeon Pickering went to
Skowhegan last week with the intention Of
buving a lot of horses. He has leased the
building in the rear of Alexander Fuller's store
and will keep a sale stable.
Deputy Marshal Johnson of Portland was
in town Friday and summoned nine witness
es to testify in the U. s. vs.. Mcdonald case
which 10 tried this week in Portland.
The H. s. B. B. G. entertainment and
dance on the evening of the goth inst. was a
success in every particular. The gross pro-
cecds were s4s and the net e5. They pro-
pose TO, give a similar entertainment: BY the
middle of next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-25

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth3 If so, send
at once and get bottle Of Mrs. WIssLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEKrHrre.
Its value is incalculabe. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
iammstion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WrssLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHIEo Ia pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best fepale nurses and phv-
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle,